About Don McDermott
Lived 1929 – 2020 (aged 90). Don McDermott was an American speed skater.
Donald Joseph McDermott (December 7, 1929 – November 1, 2020) was an American speed skater. He was born in The Bronx, New York. At the 1952 Olympics in Oslo McDermott was silver medalist in the 500 meters. On November 2, 2020, it was announced that McDermott had died at the age of 90.
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Who was Don McDermott?
speed skater
When was Don McDermott born?
Don McDermott was born on 7 December 1929 in The Bronx.
When did Don McDermott die?
Don McDermott died on 1 November 2020.
What was Don McDermott's occupation?
Don McDermott was a speed skater.
What nationality was Don McDermott?
Don McDermott was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Don McDermott. https://biography.guide/don-mcdermott/
MLA: "Don McDermott." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/don-mcdermott/.
Chicago: "Don McDermott." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/don-mcdermott/.
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